2019-01-15T17:07:10-06:00 2018-02-28 470900880 CALIBRE CPA GROUP PLLC 7501 WISCONSIN AVENUE SUITE 1200 WEST BETHESDA MD 20814 990 2017-03-01 521169809 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYERS ASSOCIATION NATI 2027569100 1133 20TH STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20036 DEMAURICE SMITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2027569100 2019-01-15 1 GLENN EYRICH CPA P01379761 2023319880 X 38.100.43.98 2019-01-15 18:07:03 ES P 883CF1A9781ABDA3268701484D9C94428E8D752B 9C9577FFC368BC1A918C54DC8B2D99B90FEEC978 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z DEMAURICE SMITH 1133 20TH STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20036 423975288 0 X WWW.NFLPA.COM X 1956 VA SEE SCHEDULE O. 32 0 115 0 0 0 0 0 35798775 37154314 6631273 14358295 41477628 44346878 83907676 95859487 85400 209318 316671 3256 17980991 18787095 0 0 0 22104333 24455227 40487395 43454896 43420281 52404591 367748124 428023323 12724278 10942500 355023846 417080823 X THE PURPOSES OF THE NFLPA ARE TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE ALL NFL PLAYERS AND THE SPORT OF PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL, AND TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC AND OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS OF PLAYERS AS THE UNION AND EXCLUSIVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING REPRESENTATIVE OF PLAYERS IN THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE. 0 0 TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE ALL NFL PLAYERS AND THE SPORT OF PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL, AND TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC AND OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS OF PLAYERS AS THE UNION AND EXCLUSIVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING REPRESENTATIVE OF PLAYERS IN THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE. 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 425 0 1 115 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 32 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X CHARLES ROSS 2027569100 1133 20TH STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20036 MICKEY WASHINGTON FPBOD NON-VOTING MEMBER 2.00 X 3376 0 0 REGINALD BERRY FPBOD NON-VOTING MEMBER 2.00 X 3432 0 0 THOMAS DAVIS VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 3010 105220 0 SHAUN SUISHAM VICE PRESIDENT - 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INTEREST AND PENALTIES, IF ANY, ARE INCLUDED IN EXPENSES IN THE STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES. AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2018, THE NFLPA HAS ANALYZED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND BELIEVES THAT ALL ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. INCOME TAX REPORTING YEARS OPEN FOR IRS AUDIT INCLUDES THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2015 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INCOME OF CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES 137,600,389. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EXPENSES OF CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES 126,396,697. 0 ACTIVE MINDS 2001 S STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20009 200587172 501(C)(3) 20100 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION 2451 CRYSTAL DRIVE STE 900 ARLINGTON VA 22202 131623888 501(C)(3) 50100 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION NATIONAL COLLEGE PLAYERS ASSOCIATION PO BOX 6917 NORCO CA 92860 020635571 501(C)(3) 25000 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION INC 111 ROCKVILLE PIKE STE 420 ROCKVILLE MD 20850 113158401 501(C)(3) 20000 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION BE THE CHANGE INC 101 ARCH STREET STE 600 BOSTON MA 02110 260402451 501(C)(3) 20000 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION WORKING AMERICA 815 16TH ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20036 200263611 501(C)(5) 10000 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT INC 4899 BELFORT RD STE 300 JACKSONVILLE FL 32256 202370934 501(C)(3) 16700 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT FOUNDATION 2390 ALUMNI DRIVE 3206 STORRS CT 06269 066070722 501(C)(3) 10000 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION CENTER FOR FAMILY REPRESENTATION 40 WORTH STREET STE 605 NEW YORK NY 10013 510419496 501(C)(3) 6500 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION THE CONGRESSIONAL FOOTBALL GAME FOR CHARITY INC 717 PRINCESS STREET ALEXANDRIA VA 22314 822470508 501(C)(3) 5000 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION 9 1 X X X 1 1 X X X 0 1 0 DEMAURICE SMITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1850000 1350000 0 0 23288 0 41250 0 45871 0 1960409 1350000 0 0 CHARLES ROSS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 278415 0 23500 0 11657 0 55000 0 41782 0 410354 0 0 0 IRA FISHMAN MANAGING DIRECTOR 812828 0 23500 0 17143 0 41250 0 54450 0 949171 0 0 0 THOMAS DEPASO GENERAL COUNCIL 707172 0 13500 0 20088 0 55000 0 39147 0 834907 0 0 0 HEATHER M MCPHEE ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNCIL 382442 0 1000 0 6489 0 41250 0 14009 0 445190 0 0 0 NATHANIEL EHRLICH SENIOR DIRECTOR 333516 0 11000 0 4187 0 41250 0 46936 0 436889 0 0 0 MICHELE J YARAS-DAVIS SENIOR DIRECTOR 329340 0 21000 0 11142 0 55000 0 34732 0 451214 0 0 0 TUARANNA R SMITH DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR 303148 0 25000 0 5980 0 41250 0 26650 0 402028 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 1A AIRPLANE CHARTER: PER THE NFLPA POLICY, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY, AT HIS DISCRETION, APPROVE THE USE OF AIRPLANE CHARTERS FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE NFLPA WITH A LEGITIMATE BUSINESS PURPOSE, SO LONG AS SUCH AIRPLANE CHARTERS ARE FOR VALID BUSINESS PURPOSES CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986. DOCUMENTATION SHALL INCLUDE THE NAMES OF ALL INDIVIDUALS FLYING ON THE AIRPLANE, THE BUSINESS PURPOSE(S) FOR THEIR PRESENCE ON THE AIRPLANE, AND A STATEMENT OF THE BUSINESS PURPOSE(S) FOR WHICH THE PLANE WAS CHARTERED, INCLUDING AN EXPLANATION OF EACH STOP MADE BY THE AIRPLANE CHARTER FLIGHT. FIRST CLASS AND SPOUSAL TRAVEL - PURSUANT TO A RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE BOARD OF PLAYER REPRESENTATIVES, BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE NFLPA AND OTHER NFLPA MEMBERS INVITED TO ATTEND OFFICIAL MEETINGS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE NFLPA MAY FLY FIRST CLASS TO SUCH MEETINGS ALONG WITH THEIR SPOUSES OR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS. THE ORGANIZATION'S TRAVEL POLICY PROVIDES ALL EMPLOYEES MUST FLY COACH ON ALL DOMESTIC FLIGHTS. ONLY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR OTHERS AUTHORIZED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY TRAVEL IN BUSINESS OR FIRST CLASS WHEN BUSINESS NECESSITY SO REQUIRES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TAXABLE HEALTH CLUB MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS TO ALL FULL TIME EMPLOYEES. THE ORGANIZATION PAYS UP TO $30 A MONTH FOR STAFF HEALTH CLUB MEMBERSHIPS. THE ORGANIZATION PAYS 100% OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S HEALTH CLUB MEMBERSHIP. PART I, LINE 4B THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE NFLPA HAS AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH A RELATED ENTITY, NFL PLAYERS INC., IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF NFL PLAYERS. THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT ESTABLISHED A TRUST WHICH IS FUNDED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS WITH SALARY AND BONUS AMOUNTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS. THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF MEMBERSHIPS IN THE NFLPA; ACTIVE, FORMER, AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A ONLY ACTIVE MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN ELECTIONS OF PLAYER REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES, AND RATIFICATION OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA). FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE ORGANIZATION'S CONSTITUTION IS ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENT. THE CONSTITUTION DESCRIBES THOSE DECISIONS THAT HAVE TO BE MADE, RATIFIED OR APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF PLAYER REPRESENTATIVES. BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS EMPOWERED TO MANAGE THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE NFLPA. THE BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITIES AS WELL AS THOSE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE DESCRIBED IN THE CONSTITUTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS DRAFTED THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF THE NFLPA'S OUTSIDE AUDIT FIRM AND IN-HOUSE FINANCIAL AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS. FINAL FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE HEAD OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING AND IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ON A PASSWORD PROTECTED WEBSITE, PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION HAS A SPECIFICALLY WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WITH RESPECT TO EMPLOYEES. THE OFFICERS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO AVOID ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST UNDER THE LMRDA DISCLOSURE AND REPORTING ACT. THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH REQUIRES OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO DISCLOSE, ANNUALLY, INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 AS STATED IN THE NFLPA CONSTITUTION THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL NEGOTIATE THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, INCLUDING COMPENSATION, OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. A REVIEW OF COMPARABLE DATA IS ALSO USED IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION. AS STATED IN THE NFLPA CONSITUTION, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL HIRE AND DIRECT SUCH STAFF AS IS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE AFFAIRS OF THE NFLPA AND TO ESTABLISH THEIR SALARIES AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, SUBJECT TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES. THE REVIEW OF COMPARABLE DATA IS ALSO USED IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE NFLPA'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE AS REQUIRED BY LAW UPON REQUEST. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S FORM LM-2 IS AVAILABLE ONLINE ON THE DOL WEBSITE DATABASE. THE NFLPA GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. INTERNAL FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION IS CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL AND NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. 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